Tag: Hong Kong
China Intensifies Efforts to Crush the Hong Kong Independence Movement
Edward Leung, Hong Kong’s most prominent independence activist was sentenced to six years in prison, for having organized protests that resulted in property damage. We speak to Prof. Sean Starrs and Polaris Tang of the…
Hong Kong Authorities Bow to Beijing, Determined to Ignore a Million Protesters
Hong Kong residents have taken to the streets to protest against the growing influence of mainland China over the city. But, the protests are falling on deaf ears, says Prof. Sean Starrs Subscribe to our…
Hong Kong Marks Anniversary With Ceremonies and Protests
22 years ago, Britain handed the former colony over to mainland China, under a deal that would ensure democratic rights for the city’s people. Activists now fear those rights are being rolled back Subscribe to…
Hong Kong Protests: A Reaction to Beijing’s Growing Effort for Control
Protesters have expanded their demands, after China’s central government has conceded to their initial demand of cancelling an extradition law. As the protests continue in Hong Kong, Adam Ni says it is unlikely they will…
Hong Kong’s Socialist Students and Labor Activists Are at the Center of the Struggle
Kevin Lin from the Lausan Collective of Hong Kong artists and activists unpacks the complexity of the struggle historically and in the streets. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Capitalism’s Failures Ignited Worldwide Protests
While the spark for each protest might be different, it is not about left and right but the failure of neoliberalism Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
China’s National Security Law Could End Hong Kong’s Autonomy
The announced law could establish Chinese security institutions in Hong Kong, ending historically protected freedom around dissent and free speech. Director: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju Video Editor: Oscar León Visual Producer: Andrew Corkery Chase Producer: Genevieve Montinar…
